A remarkable new “harmonised water” product that claims to provide sunscreen protection after you drink it has hit the online market in the US – though it hasn’t been evaluated by regulatory authorities there or in Australia.

The product claims to work without having to rub anything onto your skin – an achievement that might make it attractive to holidaymakers wanting to sunbathe and swim.

Britain’s Daily Telegraph gave the product, named “Harmonized H2O” some publicity recently, but wisely noted that the US company selling it had added a disclaimer at the bottom of its website, stating: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.”

All you have to do is drink the product and it protects your skin for sunburn, according to the site, www.harmonizedwater.com.

“Achieve UV protection before the sun even hits you with our innovative new technology that isolates the precise frequencies needed to neutralize UVA and UVB,” the site states.

“Take 2ml every 4 hours while in the sun (preferably with 2+ oz of water). Wait 1 hour before exposure to the sun. Monitor sun exposure carefully. Take second dose if still in sun 3 hours after first dose. For extended intense exercise outdoors, use alternate protection after 30-40 minutes.”

It carries testimonials as well, including one from New Zealand

So how does “Harmonized Water” work?

This is where it gets complicated: “There is growing recognition in the scientific community that the body is better described as a hologram than ‘matter’,” the site states. “These revelations have empowered energy medicine advocates and give credence to existing energetic strategies like acupuncture, frequency medicine, and other researched medicinal practices. Harmonized Water works because it shares Hundreds of Thousands of beneficial vibrational messages (frequencies) with the body that restore a harmonious environment.”

It goes on: “All cells vibrate in very specific ways. Within our cells, each component (electrons, protons, quarks, muons, etc) vibrates. In each cell, there are thousands (if not millions) of tiny cellular components that radiate energy and light as a team.”

There is more, much more, in similar vein. For the record, the product retails at USD 30 for a 100ml bottle and comes in two forms – “tanning” and “non tanning”, the former claiming to let users achieve a tan while being protected from harmful sun rays.

A guide on the site advises which types of harmonized waters are best for sufferers of hangovers, acne, asthma, cramps, dementia, gum disease, hair loss, repelling mosquitos, obesity, low testosterone and weak nails.

Best wait till these miracle waters are evaluated by health authorities before purchasing or drinking them.